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Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB · Hampshire
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup offers an enriching Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, featuring a diverse range of play-based activities and learning opportunities for children aged two to school entry. Situated within the Community Centre, the playgroup benefits from access to a sports hall for physical activities and an all-weather outdoor play area equipped with various amenities.

The dedicated team consists of experienced and qualified staff members who maintain high staff-to-child ratios: 1:6 for three and four-year-olds and 1:4 for two-year-olds, ensuring personalised attention and support for each child. The playgroup proudly operates an open-door policy, inviting prospective families to visit and observe the setting in action.

It also accepts government funding for both two and three-year-old children, making quality early education accessible to a wider community.

Our ethos

The pre-school playgroup offers an enriching Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, featuring a diverse range of play-based activities and learning opportunities. They maintain high staff-to-child ratios to ensure personalised attention and support for each child.

What it's like

Children arrive confidently at the pre-school and demonstrate that they feel safe and happy. The friendly and nurturing staff build positive relationships with children, helping them to feel secure. Children treat their friends with kindness and respect, sharing and taking turns during activities.

Play-based learningExperienced staffOutdoor play areaCommunity Centre location

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM; Thursday, Friday: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Staff

1:6 for 3/4 year olds; 1:4 for 2 year olds

Age range

2 years to school age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup

Last inspected 12 December 2023 · Loretta Murphy

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive confidently at the pre-school and demonstrate that they feel safe and happy. The friendly and nurturing staff build positive relationships with children, helping them to feel secure. Children treat their friends with kindness and respect, sharing and taking turns during activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive confidently and feel safe and happy.
  • Staff provide children with a variety of opportunities to learn about the world around them and to feel part of the community, including regular outings.
  • Children develop a love of books and stories and demonstrate well what staff have taught them, supporting developing literacy skills.
  • The quality of education is good, with staff having high expectations and planning experiences based on children's interests and individual needs.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their skills in independence and encourage managing personal care needs and safe risks under supervision.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that staff supervision is sharply focused so staff have a clear understanding of their strengths and weaknesses and how to improve practice
  • 2set clear expectations for children's behaviour during group activities to help them to understand what is expected of them and to ensure that all children can fully engage in the learning.
Inspection #10307952 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. Staff ensure that children are referred swiftly to support from other professionals. Staff tailor activities to children's needs.

Outdoor space

Children have access to fresh air and exercise. Staff provide opportunities for children to improve their physical development. Children enthusiastically explore the outside environment and use different-sized pegs to hang up letters on a line, which strengthens their muscles for mark making. Children enjoy activities that promote hand-to-eye coordination, such as ball games.

Parent Reviews of Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup

5.0
(1)
Janos Nyalka
3 years ago

Brilliant preschool with the most amazing, caring and professional staff. Our daughter loved being at Badger Farm Pre-school. There’s nothing better than knowing and feeling that your child is being well looked after. Would absolutely recommend!

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Inspection history

Date: November 2004

  • January 2024Good
  • December 2023Good
  • March 2018Good
  • March 2018Good
  • July 2015Good
  • June 2015Good
  • June 2011Good
  • May 2011Outstanding
  • October 2007Good
  • November 2004Good

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